Monthly Archives May 2017

News1free.org is considered to be a browser hijacker; such an application can be rather annoying as it may launch your browser without any permission, change specific settings, or load suspicious web pages you normally would not wish to visit. It looks like the tool is targeted at Russian-speaking users since the content it promotes is provided only in this language. The research shows it could present potentially dangerous advertising; therefore, leaving it on the system might cause trouble. We believe this search engine could be compatible with major browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer. ...

At the time of research, Deos Ransomware was unlikely to spread in the wild because it was not complete. It did not even encrypt files, which, of course, is one of the main tasks it has. Despite this, the threat can paralyze the operating system and introduce the victim to information suggesting that a payment (ransom) must be paid. That means that even if this threat does not encrypt files, it could easily demand a ransom fee. Have you encountered this malicious infection? If you have, you need to inspect your operating system to see if files were encrypted. If you cannot access your files in a regular manner, you might have to reboot in Safe Mode. ...

A program that goes by the name of Securesurfs.biz is nothing more than yet another browser hijacker that you need to remove without any hesitation. Applications of this classification are infamous for their ability to change your web browser's default settings without any authorization. It goes without saying that due to such intrusive modifications surfing the web will become a much more annoying and frustrating task. In fact, surfing the web the way you like might be out of the question entirely. What is even more concerning is the fact that this browser hijacker could also prove to be potentially harmful. ...

What do you have to do when suddenly your default homepage changes? First, you should not panic. There is always a reason this happens, and if your new start page is Mobsearches.com, it means you have a browser hijacker on-board. A browser hijacker is a type of program that will modify your browser settings with the intention to redirect you to associated websites. Everything is done for financial profit; although you can rest assured that this hijacker will not steal your credit card details. Needless to say, that is no reason to keep it on your computer. The sooner you remove Mobsearches.com, the better. ...

Smart Registry Care is yet another useless program that claims to be “The best tool to safely and effectively clear invalid entries from your windows registry and get your PC Running smooth again.” Unfortunately, our research and tests show that this application is very similar to other potentially unwanted programs (PUP), such as BoostMyPC and Magic PC Cleaner. Such a program can easily mislead inexperienced users and make them believe that there are plenty of serious system issues to fix. This is how such a PUP tries to sell itself by pushing you to buy the full version. ...

If your screen was locked by the malicious Mancros Ransomware, do not rush to panic about your precious personal files. Although this ransomware pushes you to believe that your files were locked, that is a lie. Your files are not encrypted or removed, and you definitely do not need to pay a ransom of 50 USD to get them back. What you need to do is unlock your screen, and that is not that hard to do. In fact, it is fair to say that you are lucky to have faced this misleading infection because while it does not cause any damage, it reveals that your operating system is not protected reliably. ...

NoterSave is identified as a potentially unwanted program not because its services are bogus or harmful, but because it has been found to come bundled with adware. The official installer represented at notersave.com is blocked by most popular browsers, and that is the first indicator that this program is not reliable. Luckily, this installer does not even work right now, and so you cannot install the PUP even if you force it. Regardless, the suspicious application can be spread by third-party distributors who might earn money, as well as attract more users by attaching it along with other pieces of software. ...

There is not much information about MiniEdition TT; thus, our computer security specialists advise not to trust it. The extension comes from unknown developers and to make matters worse, it does not have any Privacy Policy or End User License Agreement statements. You are probably aware these documents are essential as they describe how the software works, where it comes from, how it can affect other programs on the computer, what information it collects, etc. The tool is not considered as malicious, but it raises a suspicion and so falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). ...

When Yeadesktop.com shows up in your browsers as your new home page, you should not hesitate to act. As a matter of fact, this is a potentially harmful search website that is already blocked by security programs. You can be infected by this threat when a browser hijacker finds its way to your system. Our research shows that this hijacker is a new variant of Yeabests.cc. This infection uses sophisticated techniques to make sure that you cannot easily get rid of it. Since this browser hijacker can expose you to unsafe third-party content and enter your system with other malware infections, we believe that it is best for you to remove Yeadesktop.com from your PC as soon as possible. ...

Thundercrypt Ransomware is a highly malicious computer infection that can end up on your PC after visiting a particular malicious website or possibly opening a fake email. This program is designed to encrypt your personal files and then demand that you pay a ransom to get them back. Hence, the developers have created this malware to extract your money. However, you should remove this program instead of complying with their demands because you might not only lose your files, but your money as well because you cannot trust cyber criminals to keep their end of the bargain. For more information, please continue reading. ...